Overview

Our faculty bring real life experience in
disaster management to the classroom.

Emergency Management Leadership Overview

Dramatic increases in natural and man-made disasters have led to unprecedented need and job growth for emergency managers. The U.S. Department of Labor projects continued double-digit job growth at the state and federal levels through 2020. In addition, there is significant need for systems that address mental health interventions for disaster victims and emergency responders, according to new research published by The Journal of the American Medical Association.

Our program uniquely prepares emergency management professionals as socially responsible practitioners. This means they not only lead and support disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts—but also systemically address psychological traumas suffered by both disaster victims and emergency response personnel.

Emergency management leaders develop disaster response plans, lead preparedness and response training, and coordinate with emergency and medical personnel in multiple agencies and organizations. Integrating the triage and delivery of emergency medical and mental health care is a critical component. Professionals in this field may work as consultants or in positions with the public sector: in the military, law enforcement, and other government agencies at all levels. They may also work in the private or nonprofit sectors, with colleges and universities, medical centers, community relief organizations, and other employers.

We provide an immersive learning experience with a teaching faculty of expert professionals, whose emergency management experience and related academic work have been recognized nationally and abroad. Our curriculum is timely and relevant, preparing our students for opportunities with organizations like the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Environmental Protection Agency, and the Red Cross. Additional academy training or education may be required for law enforcement positions.

Provides requisite knowledge to pass required examinations to earn the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Professional Development Series Certificate of Achievement, recognized as a commitment to standards of excellence in emergency management

Admission Requirements

Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a comparable degree from an international institution

A grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate and graduate coursework

Applicants who meet the admission standards will be invited for an interview with faculty